Shin Dong-yup's 'Office Workers' Season 2 Behind-the-Scenes Reveals Hyper-Realistic Office Life, Sees 1023% Viewer Surge

Coupang Play's series 'Office Workers' Season 2 has unveiled behind-the-scenes photos, offering an even more realistic portrayal of office survival than a real workplace, thanks to overwhelming viewer interest.

The second season of 'Office Workers' immediately topped the charts as Coupang Play's most popular show upon release, marking an impressive 1,023% surge in viewership compared to its premiere week. The released stills capture hyper-realistic details reminiscent of an actual office and the genuine 'office worker' energy extending beyond the camera.

Shin Dong-yup, a household name in Korea, also dons the hat of an 'entrepreneur' in the series, bringing DY Planning's office to life with incredible realism. From the intense organizational chart to the memos bearing CEO Shin Dong-yup's personal touch, the office details are so lifelike they evoke laughter. The CEO's office, despite a looming restructuring crisis, is filled with accolades like the 'Small Business Impression Award' and the DY Planning advertising model contract, showcasing a CEO with 'max-level self-love' that strikes a chord with the bittersweet reality of corporate life.

The sole wish of the 'salary theft' employees at DY Planning is to 'work less and earn more.' To this end, the 'Confident Rules' created by the employees themselves provide comedic relief. The 'MZ Commandments' such as 'No work-related KakaoTalk after hours! No phone calls after hours! No looking for me after hours!' extend to principles like 'No criticizing without offering solutions,' and 'Don't ask what's difficult,' offering a survival manual that employees can relate to 200%.

Another captivating aspect of the series is its project to resolve the concerns of celebrity guests. The solutions, proposed humorously yet earnestly by the DY Planning staff, deliver laughter, empathy, and realization simultaneously. While Cha Jung-won jokingly called it a 'trivial show,' the DY Planning team took resolving celebrity issues very seriously, a sincerity evident in the 'Problem-Solving Posters' adorning the office walls.

The hyper-realistic details of the DY Planning office extend beyond employee ID badges. The meeting room whiteboard is filled with spontaneous memos, including cleaning duty assignments, a dart game scoreboard adds unexpected humor, and Manager Lee Su-ji's note, 'For Su-ji's lunch,' guarding her drinks in the pantry fridge, reveals real-life details not shown in the main episodes.

Turning on the computer monitors of employees like Shim Ja-yoon (STAYC Yoon) and Lee Su-ji instantly emanates a true office vibe. Messages like 'Shh! Currently stealing salary' or 'If anyone touches the little intern, they're in big trouble' are set as screen savers, eliciting instant laughter. The desks of DY Planning employees are also adorned with items reflecting their individual personalities and work styles. Notably, Assistant Manager Cha Jung-won's desk, seemingly cluttered, is filled with unique items ranging from basketball player figurines to a singing bowl for office survival.

Director Kim Min stated, "While the production team established the basic framework of a hyper-realistic workspace, most of the details filling the actual space came from the cast's ideas. The cast, immersed in their roles according to their positions, naturally expanded the worldview." He added, "That's why the realism is so alive that any office worker would think, 'Isn't this my company?' This raw reality is the secret weapon that draws out the unique laughter and empathy of 'Office Workers'."

Delivering cathartic empathy and hearty laughter to real office workers through method acting in a space meticulously recreated to resemble an actual office, Coupang Play's series 'Office Workers' Season 2 is released every Saturday at 8 PM exclusively on Coupang Play.

Shin Dong-yup is a highly respected entertainer in South Korea, known not only for his comedic talent but also for his versatile roles as an MC and businessman. His exceptional hosting skills have been honed over many years, leading numerous variety shows. He continues to be actively involved in television, recently appearing as a host on 'SNL Korea' Season 3.